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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , No . 304 . THE brethren of this Lodge assembled on 24 th September for the purpose of re-opening their Masonic Hall , which had been closed for some months , and undergone a thorough re-decoration . The hall is one of the best in Yorkshire . Tho Lodge Room is a double square , measuring 88 ft . long by 41 ft . It is divided into live bays by broad arches resting on light pillars , with foliated capitals and corbelled bases . The roof is a waggon-shaped groined vaulting ,
springing from capitals of pillars which are 24 ft . from the floor , the total height in the eontre being 40 ft . 'the east bay , which is divided from the rest by a broader arch supported from the floor by two tiers of double pillars , is richer in character and different in construction from the other bays . It is ornamented with teu Gothic arches , six of which are ou tho east wall , aud two ou each of the
north and south returns . From the cornice above these arches the roof is coved , being divided by rib 3 spring from the cornice to the main arch . In the bays on the south side four lancet-headed windows have been opened out , and these are glazed with quarries of tinted cathedral glass in lead . On the north side are the entrances and fireplaces . The upper wall of the west end is divided by one
large central and two smaller pointed arches , which are ornamented With simple tracery , aud rest upon pillars corresponding with those on the north and south sides . The polychromatic decorations are in the medieoval style , carried out in strict accordance with the architecture of tho room , and are iather suggestive of high-class ohutoh work , a characteristic made more striking by the amount of
symbolic ornament used . The general effeot is at the same time richly ornate , and also bright , cheerful , and warm . The dado is of dark chocolate colour , and immediately above it , and below the string course , the space is filled with a diapering and indented border , in low-toned greens . The string course and walls above , up to the ribs of roof arches , are painted a warm stone colour . Upon the string
course a running ornament ID dark red has been introdnced , and at intervals occur a series of tablets in blue . On these are inscribed in gold : •' Obedience , " " Fidelity , " " Truth , " " Honour , " " Virtue , " and '' Charity , " ( each of which it is the ambition of all true Masons to practise ) . Above this to the height of the capitals of pillars , tho walls are marked ont by a simple form of the ancient "brick
pattern , " symbolising Masonry , surmounted with a band and cresting of elaborate design and colour . Round the windows is a border of pleasing charaoter . A special feature of the ornamentation of the opposite side , and indeed , of the general scheme of decoration , is the lancet-headed triangular medallions with their ornamental borders . These medallions enclose trefoils , ou which
are painted on quaintly figured blue and red grounds , m monochrome and gold , the winged emblems of the fonr Evangelists . The pillars supporting arches are painted in a low-toned blue , and are encircled at tops and bases with ornamental bands of gold and black ; the foliated capitals and corbels are in stone colour , richly relieved with gilding . The ribs of roof and arches are painted a light oak colour ,
with enrichments of gold . The spandrels of arches are filled with chastely-designed conventional scroll-work in tones of red , green , blue , and gold , and the alternate spaces are painted a cobalt blue , dotted with golden stars . The central part of the roof is divided into panels , in which are effectively introduced the Masonic colours of blue and crimson . In the middle is a quartrefoil within a circle
containing the letter " G" in pure white upon a deep crimson ground , with radiations of gold . Another quartrefoil contains interlaced triangles , and between these are the ventilators , to which are suspended the two handsome wrought iron chandeliers which light this magnificent room . The soffits of the broad arches at the east and west ends of the room are painted a light-tone of Venetian red ,
with ornamental margins of green . The decorations consist of a series of twelve gold ground quartrefoils , alternating with panels containing conventional ornament ; within the quartrefoils upon the east arch are depicted the signs of the zodiac in light tints , freely and vigorously drawn in semi-naturalesque character . The narrow arches springing from double pillars are ornamented with zigzag
margins , with a running pattern in the centre . At the west end the three arches are connected by a figured band , and at the top of tho central arch are represented a crescent moon and stars in gold on azure ground . Above this is a circle containing a golden peutalpha on a purple field . The spandrels contain foliated ornaments ol similar character to those of the side arches . The eastern bay
architecturally lending itself to a richer treatment has been emphasised by the decorators in the ornamentation , and cannot fail to be the centre of attraction , nob only from the character of the tried and honoured brethren who will occupy that exalted position , but also , from the especial richness of the mural decorations . Ifc is approached by a semi-circular da'is of two steps covered with a blue
carpet , the edges of the steps bemg decorated with devices symbolising water and fire . This dais leads up to the platform , upon which is placed the Worshipful Master ' s chair , and on each side are ranged the seats of the Past Masters . At the back of these seats is a high dado , with a shaded chocolate ground , decorated with a brocade pattern in lighter tint and gold , figurative of the fruitful vine . Upon
the string course is inscribed in golden letters , " Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . " The walls above are painted warm stone colour , and the space up to the corbels which support the & Tchea is marked out with a " brick pattern" of more elaborate design than that upon the other walls . This is bordered with an elaborate band of ornament of varied
colours , and above the W . M . 's chair is painted the "All Seeing Eye . The ten arches are filled with a diaper , with a circular medallion in the centre of each , enclosing a gold ground trefoil on which the principal symbols of the Masonic Order are illnstrated . The spandrel .- * are ornamented with conventional scroll work in polychrome upon gold-coloured ground . Tho central ' one , containing a circle , is tinted
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purple , and filled with a double triangle in gold , an emblem whioh all true Masons are taught to revere . The coveof roof between the ribs is painted to represent the Canopy of Heaven , above the com ice the sun is portrayed as rising , and with his " genial rays of light aud heat dispersing the clouds of nisjht . " The decorations had been planned and arranged by Bro . Wm . Pratt P . M . P . P . G . Superintendent
ot ., „ rks , and tho work carefully executed in a permanent and thoroughly efficient manner b y the firm of Messrs . Christopher Pratt and Sons , upholsterers and decorators , Bradford , under the skilful and artistic directiou of Mr . Beaven , their able decorative manager , by whom the various ornaments and devices have been drawn . Firstclass workmen have been employed , as is evident from the finished
character of all the work . The hall is furnished with a rich Brnssels carpet , in a new Masonio pattern , specially designed and adapted to harmonise with tho other decoratious iu the hall . The ooloura are chiefly blue , gold aud crimson , and the usual Masonio emblems are effectively introduced in the design . It is finished with a handsome border , in whioh the "Boyal Arch" is the leading feature . The
raised platform round the hall is covered with crimson cloth , and the seats are upholstered in orimson leather with brass nails . The windows are famished with brass cornice poles , and draped with heavy crimson rep , trimmed with a broad satin border in blue and gold , the whole effect being extremely warm and rich . The Committee are much indebted to Bro . G . F . Crowe P . P . G . D ., of the firm of
Messrs . Denby and Co ., Albion-street , Leeds , for the assistance given them in the refurnishing of the Lodge-room . The Lodge was opened at six o ' olook by Bro . James Yates W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Geo . Hill I . P . M ., E . Woodcock S . W ., Thos . Myers J . W ., W . F . Tomlinson P . M . as Director of Ceremonies , J . Brownfoot Secretary , J . Kiokard S . D ., C . Normington J . D ., Cookerlyne Organist , Robert
Oates Tyler , S . T . Oates P . M . 304 , B . Naylor 304 , Charles Bloomfield 304 , James White 304 , J . W . Booth 304 , John Proud 304 , F . H . Lawson 304 , J . Hallilay 304 , J . K . Blakey 304 , Jon . Grimshaw 304 , W . W . Park 30-4 , Alfred Wood 304 , W . C . Beaton 304 , W . West 304 , A . Ridge 804 , James Beaumont 304 , W . H . Hewson 304 , Robert Morton 304 , W . B . Townsend P . M . 301 , 289 , 1211 , Callum 304 , Alfred
Williamson W . M . 289 , T . E . Pritt 289 , Thos . Dodds 289 , Alfred Searth Secretary 289 , E . Wales Smith 289 , John Dyson W . M . 306 , C . E . Brean S . D . 30 fi , Hy . Parkin 30 G , M . B . Yates W . M . 1042 , H . Cow . borough Treasurer 1042 , S . Stead P . M . 1042 , W . Bingham Secretary 1042 , W . Jacques W . M . 1211 , C . Scriven S . W . 1211 , Thos . Gibson P . M . 1042 , John Maynard S . D . 1211 , A . W . Youings J . W . 1211 , Wm ,
Smith Secretary 1211 , John Ellis 1211 , Wm . Warren 1211 , Wm . Furze 1211 , Jas . Marston W . M . 1221 , R . P . Brindley S . W . 1221 , Hy . Child 1221 , A . D . McGill W . M . 1311 , Tudor Trevor P . M . 41 , Robert Dayson 458 , F . Abbott 407 , F . W . Reuss 208 , R . Leason P . M . 1393 , Rev . J . E . Player 1214 , S . Scott Young 1986 , Geo . Carbert 495 , Alf . Billingham 24 . The minutes of the last regular Lodge having been
read and confirmed , the W . D . Prov . Grand Master Bro . T . W . Tew P . G . D . entered , accompanied by the following members of Provincial Grcnd Lodge : —Bros . John Wordsworth 1019 P . P . G . W . Chairman C . C ., Canon Bullock 1211 Prov . G . Chaplain , W . C . Lukis 839 P . P . G . C ., Richard Wilson 289 P . P . G . Treasurer , C . L . Mason 304 P . P . G . Treasurer , Henry Smith 302 , 387 Prov . G . Secretary , Robert
Craig 304 P . P . G . D ., W . B . Alderson 495 P . P . G . D ., Samuel Freeman 306 P . P . G . D ., W . F . Smithson 1211 , 1001 P . P . G . D . Vice-Chairman CO ., Thomas Winn 1211 Prov . G . Supt . Works , W . J . Beck 289 P . P . G . D . C ., Alfred Austen 306 Prov . G . Standard Bearer , Wm . Spark 289 P . P . G . O ., Herbert Green 1019 Prov . Assistant G . Secretary , J . L . Oates 304 P . P . G . P .. Jas . Bedford 304 Prov . G . Steward . The W . M .,
in welcoming the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , said : I esteem it no light honour that it has fallen to my lot during my year of office to preside at the re-opening of these premises . It had long been contemplated by the more earnest members of the Lodge to decorate and embellish this noble hall , and to improve the adjoining rooms , but these steps had necessarily to be postponed until the complete
redemption of the hall debentures had been accomplished and the property fully vested in the Lodge . This having been done , throngh the untiring exertions of the members of the Hall Committee , we have now to congratulate ourselves on its consummation . I need hardly remark that the undertaking was one requiring considerable courage and hope ; courage because the expense involved was considerable ,
tnd hope that these rooms might ultimately become the centre of Leeds Masonic life . Many of our brethren contend that Leeds possesses advantages of centrality and readiness of access second to no town in the Province . We , therefore , not only have accommodation for the requirements of the town itself , but also for the Provincial gatherings conneoted with the various degrees of Freemasonry .
I think I express a very general opinion when I say that the contractors to whom we entrusted the decoration and beautifying of these rooms have carried out our instructions in a painstaking and artistic manner , and I cannot forbear congratulating not only ourselves , but also the brethren of other Lodges who meet in these premises , and trust they will experience the gratification and comfort which has ever been kept before the minds of the Committee .
The outlay involved has somewhat encroached upon our resources , but we indulge in the hope that our income may be increased so that uo permanent burden may be felt . I not only very heartily welcome the distinguished brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge who have honoured us with their presence this evening , but also my ooteraporary Worshipful Masters and their brethren of tho other Lodges .
The W . D . P . G . M .. Bro . T . W . Tew P . G . D . M ., in acknowledging the iialntation said : —Worshipful Master , Worshipful Provincial Grand Officers , and Brethren , —I feel and appreciate most deeply the very kind and hearty reception you have given me to-day , on such an auspicious and eventful occasion as the re-opening of this mag nil || Uai / IU > UU ' -l UfLIU VTUUUtUL VUUU ^ tlJll . WW w—v » w-w f w— •^) — -t
ficent temple of Freemasonry in Leeds . I congratulate you , sir , ana r , he brethren of the Philanthropic Lodge , and the Masons of Leeds , on possessing such a beautiful and highly-decorated temple ; and I hope that the work which may be earned on within these wall 3 may ten to an increase of love , harmony and good fellowship among the Cra in this town . I have visited , in the capacity in which I have tu
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , No . 304 . THE brethren of this Lodge assembled on 24 th September for the purpose of re-opening their Masonic Hall , which had been closed for some months , and undergone a thorough re-decoration . The hall is one of the best in Yorkshire . Tho Lodge Room is a double square , measuring 88 ft . long by 41 ft . It is divided into live bays by broad arches resting on light pillars , with foliated capitals and corbelled bases . The roof is a waggon-shaped groined vaulting ,
springing from capitals of pillars which are 24 ft . from the floor , the total height in the eontre being 40 ft . 'the east bay , which is divided from the rest by a broader arch supported from the floor by two tiers of double pillars , is richer in character and different in construction from the other bays . It is ornamented with teu Gothic arches , six of which are ou tho east wall , aud two ou each of the
north and south returns . From the cornice above these arches the roof is coved , being divided by rib 3 spring from the cornice to the main arch . In the bays on the south side four lancet-headed windows have been opened out , and these are glazed with quarries of tinted cathedral glass in lead . On the north side are the entrances and fireplaces . The upper wall of the west end is divided by one
large central and two smaller pointed arches , which are ornamented With simple tracery , aud rest upon pillars corresponding with those on the north and south sides . The polychromatic decorations are in the medieoval style , carried out in strict accordance with the architecture of tho room , and are iather suggestive of high-class ohutoh work , a characteristic made more striking by the amount of
symbolic ornament used . The general effeot is at the same time richly ornate , and also bright , cheerful , and warm . The dado is of dark chocolate colour , and immediately above it , and below the string course , the space is filled with a diapering and indented border , in low-toned greens . The string course and walls above , up to the ribs of roof arches , are painted a warm stone colour . Upon the string
course a running ornament ID dark red has been introdnced , and at intervals occur a series of tablets in blue . On these are inscribed in gold : •' Obedience , " " Fidelity , " " Truth , " " Honour , " " Virtue , " and '' Charity , " ( each of which it is the ambition of all true Masons to practise ) . Above this to the height of the capitals of pillars , tho walls are marked ont by a simple form of the ancient "brick
pattern , " symbolising Masonry , surmounted with a band and cresting of elaborate design and colour . Round the windows is a border of pleasing charaoter . A special feature of the ornamentation of the opposite side , and indeed , of the general scheme of decoration , is the lancet-headed triangular medallions with their ornamental borders . These medallions enclose trefoils , ou which
are painted on quaintly figured blue and red grounds , m monochrome and gold , the winged emblems of the fonr Evangelists . The pillars supporting arches are painted in a low-toned blue , and are encircled at tops and bases with ornamental bands of gold and black ; the foliated capitals and corbels are in stone colour , richly relieved with gilding . The ribs of roof and arches are painted a light oak colour ,
with enrichments of gold . The spandrels of arches are filled with chastely-designed conventional scroll-work in tones of red , green , blue , and gold , and the alternate spaces are painted a cobalt blue , dotted with golden stars . The central part of the roof is divided into panels , in which are effectively introduced the Masonic colours of blue and crimson . In the middle is a quartrefoil within a circle
containing the letter " G" in pure white upon a deep crimson ground , with radiations of gold . Another quartrefoil contains interlaced triangles , and between these are the ventilators , to which are suspended the two handsome wrought iron chandeliers which light this magnificent room . The soffits of the broad arches at the east and west ends of the room are painted a light-tone of Venetian red ,
with ornamental margins of green . The decorations consist of a series of twelve gold ground quartrefoils , alternating with panels containing conventional ornament ; within the quartrefoils upon the east arch are depicted the signs of the zodiac in light tints , freely and vigorously drawn in semi-naturalesque character . The narrow arches springing from double pillars are ornamented with zigzag
margins , with a running pattern in the centre . At the west end the three arches are connected by a figured band , and at the top of tho central arch are represented a crescent moon and stars in gold on azure ground . Above this is a circle containing a golden peutalpha on a purple field . The spandrels contain foliated ornaments ol similar character to those of the side arches . The eastern bay
architecturally lending itself to a richer treatment has been emphasised by the decorators in the ornamentation , and cannot fail to be the centre of attraction , nob only from the character of the tried and honoured brethren who will occupy that exalted position , but also , from the especial richness of the mural decorations . Ifc is approached by a semi-circular da'is of two steps covered with a blue
carpet , the edges of the steps bemg decorated with devices symbolising water and fire . This dais leads up to the platform , upon which is placed the Worshipful Master ' s chair , and on each side are ranged the seats of the Past Masters . At the back of these seats is a high dado , with a shaded chocolate ground , decorated with a brocade pattern in lighter tint and gold , figurative of the fruitful vine . Upon
the string course is inscribed in golden letters , " Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . " The walls above are painted warm stone colour , and the space up to the corbels which support the & Tchea is marked out with a " brick pattern" of more elaborate design than that upon the other walls . This is bordered with an elaborate band of ornament of varied
colours , and above the W . M . 's chair is painted the "All Seeing Eye . The ten arches are filled with a diaper , with a circular medallion in the centre of each , enclosing a gold ground trefoil on which the principal symbols of the Masonic Order are illnstrated . The spandrel .- * are ornamented with conventional scroll work in polychrome upon gold-coloured ground . Tho central ' one , containing a circle , is tinted
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purple , and filled with a double triangle in gold , an emblem whioh all true Masons are taught to revere . The coveof roof between the ribs is painted to represent the Canopy of Heaven , above the com ice the sun is portrayed as rising , and with his " genial rays of light aud heat dispersing the clouds of nisjht . " The decorations had been planned and arranged by Bro . Wm . Pratt P . M . P . P . G . Superintendent
ot ., „ rks , and tho work carefully executed in a permanent and thoroughly efficient manner b y the firm of Messrs . Christopher Pratt and Sons , upholsterers and decorators , Bradford , under the skilful and artistic directiou of Mr . Beaven , their able decorative manager , by whom the various ornaments and devices have been drawn . Firstclass workmen have been employed , as is evident from the finished
character of all the work . The hall is furnished with a rich Brnssels carpet , in a new Masonio pattern , specially designed and adapted to harmonise with tho other decoratious iu the hall . The ooloura are chiefly blue , gold aud crimson , and the usual Masonio emblems are effectively introduced in the design . It is finished with a handsome border , in whioh the "Boyal Arch" is the leading feature . The
raised platform round the hall is covered with crimson cloth , and the seats are upholstered in orimson leather with brass nails . The windows are famished with brass cornice poles , and draped with heavy crimson rep , trimmed with a broad satin border in blue and gold , the whole effect being extremely warm and rich . The Committee are much indebted to Bro . G . F . Crowe P . P . G . D ., of the firm of
Messrs . Denby and Co ., Albion-street , Leeds , for the assistance given them in the refurnishing of the Lodge-room . The Lodge was opened at six o ' olook by Bro . James Yates W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Geo . Hill I . P . M ., E . Woodcock S . W ., Thos . Myers J . W ., W . F . Tomlinson P . M . as Director of Ceremonies , J . Brownfoot Secretary , J . Kiokard S . D ., C . Normington J . D ., Cookerlyne Organist , Robert
Oates Tyler , S . T . Oates P . M . 304 , B . Naylor 304 , Charles Bloomfield 304 , James White 304 , J . W . Booth 304 , John Proud 304 , F . H . Lawson 304 , J . Hallilay 304 , J . K . Blakey 304 , Jon . Grimshaw 304 , W . W . Park 30-4 , Alfred Wood 304 , W . C . Beaton 304 , W . West 304 , A . Ridge 804 , James Beaumont 304 , W . H . Hewson 304 , Robert Morton 304 , W . B . Townsend P . M . 301 , 289 , 1211 , Callum 304 , Alfred
Williamson W . M . 289 , T . E . Pritt 289 , Thos . Dodds 289 , Alfred Searth Secretary 289 , E . Wales Smith 289 , John Dyson W . M . 306 , C . E . Brean S . D . 30 fi , Hy . Parkin 30 G , M . B . Yates W . M . 1042 , H . Cow . borough Treasurer 1042 , S . Stead P . M . 1042 , W . Bingham Secretary 1042 , W . Jacques W . M . 1211 , C . Scriven S . W . 1211 , Thos . Gibson P . M . 1042 , John Maynard S . D . 1211 , A . W . Youings J . W . 1211 , Wm ,
Smith Secretary 1211 , John Ellis 1211 , Wm . Warren 1211 , Wm . Furze 1211 , Jas . Marston W . M . 1221 , R . P . Brindley S . W . 1221 , Hy . Child 1221 , A . D . McGill W . M . 1311 , Tudor Trevor P . M . 41 , Robert Dayson 458 , F . Abbott 407 , F . W . Reuss 208 , R . Leason P . M . 1393 , Rev . J . E . Player 1214 , S . Scott Young 1986 , Geo . Carbert 495 , Alf . Billingham 24 . The minutes of the last regular Lodge having been
read and confirmed , the W . D . Prov . Grand Master Bro . T . W . Tew P . G . D . entered , accompanied by the following members of Provincial Grcnd Lodge : —Bros . John Wordsworth 1019 P . P . G . W . Chairman C . C ., Canon Bullock 1211 Prov . G . Chaplain , W . C . Lukis 839 P . P . G . C ., Richard Wilson 289 P . P . G . Treasurer , C . L . Mason 304 P . P . G . Treasurer , Henry Smith 302 , 387 Prov . G . Secretary , Robert
Craig 304 P . P . G . D ., W . B . Alderson 495 P . P . G . D ., Samuel Freeman 306 P . P . G . D ., W . F . Smithson 1211 , 1001 P . P . G . D . Vice-Chairman CO ., Thomas Winn 1211 Prov . G . Supt . Works , W . J . Beck 289 P . P . G . D . C ., Alfred Austen 306 Prov . G . Standard Bearer , Wm . Spark 289 P . P . G . O ., Herbert Green 1019 Prov . Assistant G . Secretary , J . L . Oates 304 P . P . G . P .. Jas . Bedford 304 Prov . G . Steward . The W . M .,
in welcoming the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , said : I esteem it no light honour that it has fallen to my lot during my year of office to preside at the re-opening of these premises . It had long been contemplated by the more earnest members of the Lodge to decorate and embellish this noble hall , and to improve the adjoining rooms , but these steps had necessarily to be postponed until the complete
redemption of the hall debentures had been accomplished and the property fully vested in the Lodge . This having been done , throngh the untiring exertions of the members of the Hall Committee , we have now to congratulate ourselves on its consummation . I need hardly remark that the undertaking was one requiring considerable courage and hope ; courage because the expense involved was considerable ,
tnd hope that these rooms might ultimately become the centre of Leeds Masonic life . Many of our brethren contend that Leeds possesses advantages of centrality and readiness of access second to no town in the Province . We , therefore , not only have accommodation for the requirements of the town itself , but also for the Provincial gatherings conneoted with the various degrees of Freemasonry .
I think I express a very general opinion when I say that the contractors to whom we entrusted the decoration and beautifying of these rooms have carried out our instructions in a painstaking and artistic manner , and I cannot forbear congratulating not only ourselves , but also the brethren of other Lodges who meet in these premises , and trust they will experience the gratification and comfort which has ever been kept before the minds of the Committee .
The outlay involved has somewhat encroached upon our resources , but we indulge in the hope that our income may be increased so that uo permanent burden may be felt . I not only very heartily welcome the distinguished brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge who have honoured us with their presence this evening , but also my ooteraporary Worshipful Masters and their brethren of tho other Lodges .
The W . D . P . G . M .. Bro . T . W . Tew P . G . D . M ., in acknowledging the iialntation said : —Worshipful Master , Worshipful Provincial Grand Officers , and Brethren , —I feel and appreciate most deeply the very kind and hearty reception you have given me to-day , on such an auspicious and eventful occasion as the re-opening of this mag nil || Uai / IU > UU ' -l UfLIU VTUUUtUL VUUU ^ tlJll . WW w—v » w-w f w— •^) — -t
ficent temple of Freemasonry in Leeds . I congratulate you , sir , ana r , he brethren of the Philanthropic Lodge , and the Masons of Leeds , on possessing such a beautiful and highly-decorated temple ; and I hope that the work which may be earned on within these wall 3 may ten to an increase of love , harmony and good fellowship among the Cra in this town . I have visited , in the capacity in which I have tu